TO 



THE MEMORY OF MY FATHER 



FORMERLY A SOLDIER UNDER THE FIRST EMPIRE 

 CHEVALIER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR 



THE longer I live, the better I understand the kindness of 

 thy heart and thie high quality of thy mind. 



The efforts which I have devoted to these Studies, as well 

 as those which preceded them, are the fruit of thy counsel and 

 example. 



Desiring to honor these filial remembrances, I dedicate this 

 work to thy memory. 



L. PASTEUR. 



